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Connections for Independent Living promotes the full inclusion and integration of people with all types of disabilities into all levels of society.

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Join Connections for our weekly support groups and workshops! Connect with Friends Genealogy will be on January 26 from 1PM-2:30PM, our Anxiety Support Group on January 27 from 2:30PM-3:30PM, and the Social Group on January 28 from 11AM-12PM

https://t.co/FyZa8amI9n

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Connections is looking for certified interpreters, non-certified interpreters pursuing certification, interpreters with an EIPA 4.0+, and mentees needing teamed experience to join as independent contractors. For any inquiries, contact our Interpreting Coordinator at 970-352-8682.

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Americans are now able to request free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government! These tests are rapid antigen at-home tests that give results within 30 minutes and can be used whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms

Read the article:

https://t.co/pe6dA7eLvX

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Marshall Fire Tests Emergency Response for Disabled Community. This article touches on topics: why its important that the disabled community be prepared for a crisis and interpreters are important at events https://t.co/cCxkCRLgkC
Photograph copyright 2022 by Norman R. Thompson

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Join Connections for our weekly support groups and workshops. Connect with Friends Genealogy will be tomorrow on January 19 from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM and our Women With Disabilities Support Group will meet on January 20 from 2:30PM-3:30PM
join us today:
https://t.co/FyZa8amI9n

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Connections is partnering with North Colorado Health and Sunrise Community Health for another four-stop Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour
This tour will be held from Feb 21-24 and will stop in Kersey, Holyoke, Julesburg, Akron. The bus is open from 10AM until 6PM
https://t.co/5xbtifBnRy

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Live with a disability? Connections offers so many free services to Northeastern Coloradans who live with disabling conditions: Section 8 Housing assistance, resources, bus passes, furniture vouchers, ILS assistance, and Support Groups

https://t.co/A4ls1OfFQx

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Tomorrow, January 12, Connections is hosting its first Geneaology workshop with our Connect with Friends program. Persons who live with paralysis in northeastern Colorado are invited to participate! https://t.co/vVFoucPi4m

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Come join Connections for our weekly support groups; the Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group today from 1PM-2PM, Self-Advocacy Support Group on Jan 11 from 10AM-11AM, and our NEW Connect With Friends Genealogy workshop on Jan 12 from 1PM-2:30PM

https://t.co/FyZa8amI9n

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We are conducting a research survey in order to provide insight into the social experiences and satisfaction of adults with intellectual disabilities which will include both caregiver and individuals perspective

Sara Hearing at: [phone] or [email protected]

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Get your booster shot today
Trained staff members are standing by to help you find vaccine locations, make appointments, and connect to local services

Persons with disabilities: 888-677-1199 or [email protected]

Older adults: 800-677-1116 or [email protected]

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Connections for Independent Living’s Connect with Friends offers a genealogy workshop starting on January 12, 2022. Participants will use online tools to research their family history and share and discuss their findings with other workshop participants.

https://t.co/vqfcvebOAJ

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Connections is looking for someone who is excellent with interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask. We are looking for a full time Independent Living Specialist (ILS) that works well with the public to join our team
https://t.co/M57UhlBwzF

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Connections For Independent Living will be closed due to the holidays on Thursday December 30 and Friday December 31.
Connections wishes everyone a safe and happy New Year's holiday!
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In Considering an Invisible Disability we talk about how disabling conditions can create uncomfortable situations for persons living with an invisible disability simply because the individual is not using a chair for mobility or otherwise visibly disabled.
https://t.co/JN5gao0q7c

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U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced the LaTonya Reeves Freedom Act.
If this is passed by Congress then it will help strengthen the federally protected right of individuals with disabilities to be meaningfully integrated into their own community
https://t.co/ACVNq9KdbK

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Happy Holidays from the staff and board of directors at Connections for our consumers, friends, partners, and supporters. Our offices will be closed on December 23 and 24 but will reopen December 27. https://t.co/MUGLxdafKG

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With final numbers yet to come, Connections' Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour Dec 20-22 in northeastern counties saw more than 200 residents vaccinated. Thank you to everyone who helped make our state safer! https://t.co/5xbtifBnRy #Connections #Colorado #vaccine

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Connections' Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour of northeastern Colorado concludes today in Yuma. Join us 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. for a free COVID-19 or seasonal flu vaccine. Disabled persons can receive a free $25 gift card with a COVID-19 vaccine through the clinic! https://t.co/5xbtifSZg8

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Connections' Colorado Vaccine Bus Tour comes to a conclusion December 22 in Yuma, Colorado. COVID and flu vaccines will be available at no cost - no healthcare insurance needed. More information about the clinic: https://t.co/5xbtifBnRy #Connections